How far is Dalzell, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Dalzell, SC to Columbia, SC is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalzell and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalzell and Columbia.
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Start on Camden Highway
2530 ft · 1 min · Camden Highway
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Turn left onto Frierson Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Frierson Road
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Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
1798 ft · 1 min · Rhodes Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rhodes Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Rhodes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Rhodes Avenue
528 ft · 31 sec · Rhodes Avenue
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Turn left onto Peach Orchard Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right
29.5 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
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Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
71 m · 22 sec · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalzell and Columbia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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29.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Dalzell and Rain Showers Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalzell to Columbia?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Dalzell and 30.5 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Dalzell and Rain Showers Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Eastover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalzell and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 34.65 mi (55.77 km).
#1 Dalzell
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,059 |
| Coordinates | 34.0168200, -80.4300800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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